Does anyone know about this version of the Texas Power bar?

[pbk3jg0]

A rusted? old looking Texas Power bar, apparently Mac version, on sale for $150.





Does anyone know about this version of the Texas power bar?
I believe it might be 28.5mm, instead of 29mm like Ohio Power bars, but wasn't sure.

[pbk3jg0]

Get it. Offer $100. But $150 is okay is it's good and straight.

Thanks for the advice.
Do you know if the bar is 28 or 28.5 or 29mm?

[pbk3jg0]

It's 1.125" which is 29mm, I think?

Texas Power Bar | USAWA

Oh I've seen that link but I missed that 1.125".
So that should be 2.8575 cm, or most likely, 28.5mm.

[Bill Coyne]

That's one of the original Texas Power Bars. Far superior to the newer models. If it's straight, it's worth the $150.

[Cody]

That's one of the original Texas Power Bars. Far superior to the newer models. If it's straight, it's worth the $150.

This is true. It's also rare. I would pay the $150 and leave work to get it. That barbell is as historic as the vintage York bars, but infinitely harder to find.


Edit: it has lots of patina on it (brown, not red). Patina is good. Patina is years of work and sweat that have chemically reacted with the steel to form a beautiful and protective layer. It does look like the knurling has a little rust (red) in it. Be very gentle with removing it if possible. WD-40 and a hand-held brass brush should take care of it.

[pbk3jg0]

This is true. It's also rare. I would pay the $150 and leave work to get it. That barbell is as historic as the vintage York bars, but infinitely harder to find.


Edit: it has lots of patina on it (brown, not red). Patina is good. Patina is years of work and sweat that have chemically reacted with the steel to form a beautiful and protective layer. It does look like the knurling has a little rust (red) in it. Be very gentle with removing it if possible. WD-40 and a hand-held brass brush should take care of it.

I already picked up the York B&R 32006 bar for a good price ($145) so I'll have to pass up on this one.
This bar seems to be a connoisseur item, but I would rather have a slightly newer (less patina on the B&R) 29mm bar.

Mac Barbell Texas Power Bar - sporting goods - by owner - sale

This is the link for anyone who wants it.